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PN61 XTG

2011 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

183,794 mi
Last recorded183,794 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Primastar100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 XTG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 183,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 179,281 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 173,309 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 161,971 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 161,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2022 153,038 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER RACK ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 153,038 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TRACK ROD END (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER RACK ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 142,810 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 133,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 133,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 125,100 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 116,227 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 116,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 107,645 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 107,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 96,310 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 96,310 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 88,046 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 80,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 80,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light inoperative

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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PN61 XTG is a 2011 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 100,034 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN61 XTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 15 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PN61 XTG registered?

PN61 XTG is a 2011 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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